UReach HDT02-UST Desktop Hard Disk Destroyer User Manual

UReach HDT02-UST Desktop Hard Disk Destroyer

Specifications

• Model : HDT02-UST
• User Manual Version : vA.02
• Language : English (EN)

Product Disclaimer:
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Warranty :
U-Reach provides a basic one-year parts and labor warranty for all products (excluding cables, adapters, and other consumable items). An optional extended warranty is available for an added cost. Telephone and email support is available for the life of the product as defined by U-Reach. All warranties will be restricted and defined by the market region from which customers purchased.

Piracy Statement:
U-Reach accepts no responsibility for copyright infringement or misuse of any U-Reach equipment. It is the sole responsibility of the user to ensure that legal copyrights of the copyright owners are respected.

Before You Start

Important Notice

• Carefully read the entire manual before operating.
• Damage incurred due to non-compliance with operating instructions will void the warranty.
• Store the equipment safely when not in use and keep it out of the reach of children.
• Use the product only in a clean, dry, dust-free, and ventilated area.
• While in use, do not move or remove HDDs.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent potential injuries.
• Lift the machine out of the box using the handle on either side to prevent slipping.
• Avoid any attempt to destroy the motor of the hard disk to prevent damage to the machine.

Notice Symbols

Note: Refers to related hard disk destroyer operations, special details, tips, or suggestions for operational effectiveness.

Product Disclaimer

U-Reach is not accountable for any incidental or consequential damages, which includes, but is not constrained to property harm, loss of time or data from use of a U-Reach product, or any other damages attributable to product malfunction or failure (including without limitation, those attributable to:

1. reliance of the materials provided,
2. costs of product replacement,
3. loss of use, data or profits,
4. delays or business interruptions,
5. and any principle of legal responsibility, arising out of or in reference to the use or overall performance or from delays in servicing or lack of ability to render service) of any U-Reach product.

U-Reach makes every effort to ensure proper operation of all products. However, the customer is responsible to affirm that out of the U-Reach product meets the customer’s quality requirement. The customer further acknowledges that fallacious operation of U-Reach product and/or software program, or hardware issues, can cause loss of data, defective formatting, or data loading. U-Reach will make efforts to resolve or repair any issues recognized by customer either within the warranty period or on a time and materials basis.

Specifications and features subject to change without notice or obligation.

Warranty

U-Reach provides a basic one-year parts and labor warranty for all of its products (excluding cables, adapters, and other consumable items). An optional extended warranty is also available for an added cost. Telephone and email support is available for the life of the product as defined by U-Reach. All warranties will be restricted and defined by the market region from which customers purchased.

Piracy Statement

U-Reach accepts no responsibility for copyright infringement or misuse of any U-Reach equipment. Copying all forms of data: audio, video, or software without the permission of the copyright holder is illegal. It is the sole responsibility of the user to ensure that the legal copyrights of the copyright owners are respected.

Before You Start

Important Notice

• Carefully read the entire manual before operating.
• Damage incurred due to non-compliance with our operating instructions will void the warranty.
• Store the equipment safely when not in use and keep it out of the reach of children.
• Use product only in a clean, dry, dust-free, and ventilated area
• While in use, do not move or remove HDDs.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent any potential injuries.
• Please go through the user guide before operating the machine.
• Lift the machine out of the box using the handle on either side to prevent it from slipping.
• Please avoid any attempt to destroy the motor of the hard disk so as not to damage the machine.

Notice Symbols
Special items, procedures, or notes to be observed prior to use.

Note: Refers to related hard disk destroyer operations, special details, tips, or suggestions for operational effectiveness.

Caution: Refers to procedures that need to be adhered to or precautions.

Product Features

Built with robust metal and a unique pressurized structure, the HDT02-UST is designed to destroy hard disk and confidential data. As the force can be as great as 4 tons, it can destroy both 2.5″ and 3.5″ drives, making data recovery difficult. When in use, the HDT02-UST must be securely placed on the desk and fastened with the C-clamps included in the package.

Product Function

• Destroy hard disks physically to avoid unauthorized data recovery.
• Simple operation, just pull the handle downward.
• No electricity required and no special maintenance needed.
• Simple and fast operation to destroy hard disks.
• Compact size and quiet operation, suitable for most offices.
• Can destroy 2.5”and 3.5 ” hard disks with a height up to 1.5 in.
• Debris shield to enhance the safety of operational personnel.

Product Overview

Product Outward Appearance

Installation Procedures

Lift the machine out of the box using the handle on both sides. Follow the procedures outlined in the user guide to install HDT02-UST hard disk destroyer in the proper manner.

• Step ① Check the spare parts required for the installation
  Please check whether the package contains the following spare parts. These must be installed before the machine can be used.

• Step ② Place HDT02-UST securely on the table
  Use the included C-clamps to secure the machine to the table. Caution: Please always make sure that the table is sturdy

• Step ③ Installation of a spike

1. The smooth surface of the chosen spike should face outward. Push upward to position the spike in the designated hole.
2. To fasten the screw, use a T-shaped wrench and turn in the clockwise direction. To replace a damaged spike, turn counterclockwise to loosen the screw; remove the damaged spike and replace with a new one.  

Note: The long spike is used for the destruction of 2.5” HDD while the shorter spike is for the destruction of 3.5” HDD.

• Step ④ Assemble the lever
  

1. Hold the handle over the round hole in the upper part of the Body.
2. Use a T-shaped wrench to fasten the handle.
3. After the above procedures, please ensure the handle is firmly assembled to the machine.

• Step ⑤ Install the Safety Guard
  

1.       1. Place the safety guard on the Hard Disk Destroyer as Figure 1 shows below.
  2. Before destruction process, adjust the safety guard position as needed. ( Figure 2)

Destroying a Hard Disk

1. Step ① Place the hard disk in the work area
   Place the hard disk between the holder and the spike. Slide the safety guard down before executing the destruction.

2. Step ② Avoid the Hard Disk Axis
   Caution: The destruction of the hard disk motor may damage the HDT02-UST. When pulling the handle downward, please avoid the motor so as to not damage the spike.

3. Step ③ Start the hard disk destruction
   Before use, it is suggested to put on the included goggles. Pull the handle down to destroy the hard disk.

4. Step ④ Repeat Step ③multiple times.

5. Step ⑤ Thorough destruction of hard disk
   It is suggested to punch 3-5 holes around the platter to deform the hard disk. The destruction is then completed.

(Optional) How to Install the SSD Destruction Module?

• Step①
  Leave the upper flat side of SSD destructive module facing outwards. Fix it to the corresponding holes from the bottom to the top.

• Step②
  Tighten the screw clockwise by using a T-shaped wrench to secure the module.

Note: If you would like a new module to be substituted for an old SSD module, unscrew it counterclockwise while holding the old module steady Caution: The SSD Module is not suitable for destroying traditional HDDs

How to Use the SSD Destruction Module to Destroy an SSD?

• Step①
  Place SSD on the working platform. (Schematic picture as shown below)

• Step②
  Pull the handle down and the SSD can be destroyed completely. (Schematic picture as shown below)

• Step③
  To deform and drill through an SSD physically, drill in accordance with the locations shown in the red boxes below.

Caution: It is advised to wear goggles and protective gloves while the destroyer is in use

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

FAQ’s

Q: How can I ensure proper disposal of destroyed hard disks after using the Desktop Hard Disk Destroyer?
A: Properly dispose of destroyed hard disks according to local regulations for electronic waste disposal. Ensure that no data can be recovered from the destroyed disks before disposal.

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